ᐅ Dark brown bamboo flooring?

Created on: 4 Sep 2013 09:59
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Rowley651
Hello,

we are considering installing continuous glued hardwood flooring in our large open-plan living and dining area with an open kitchen (with underfloor heating)…

While browsing online, I came across “bamboo parquet,” which is said to be ideal for this purpose (very hard, durable, low thermal resistance, and OF COURSE very eco-friendly).

I have already checked several suppliers’ websites (bambuskomfort.de, bambeau.de, bambusconcepts.de), with prices ranging from about 30 € per sqm (3 sq ft) to 80 € per sqm (7.4 sq ft).

Can anyone recommend a manufacturer or retailer? We would prefer a relatively dark parquet, visually similar to walnut wood or the like...

Greetings from Franconia

Alex
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Rowley651
4 Sep 2013 11:52
Yes, humidity is a tricky issue...

but since we are planning without a ventilation system and will install a hygrometer in each room, I think we will have a reasonable handle on it... if necessary, an external humidifier can be added.
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nordanney
4 Sep 2013 12:45
Is it really a problem if the parquet flooring expands and contracts? We installed our parquet (wenge) using a high-quality flexible adhesive to allow for movement. It has been working very well for about 7 years, and the joints are almost invisible to the naked eye. We don’t use a humidifier, and the heating is through underfloor heating. It might also be partly due to the wood species, as wenge does not expand much.
Der Da4 Sep 2013 13:14
Elastic adhesive can of course be the solution. I have never looked into it...
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DerBjoern
4 Sep 2013 13:53
I believe it is important to realize that a natural product like hardwood flooring will always expand and contract to some extent and will never be perfect. For those who want something different, there are plenty of artificial alternatives available today. In my opinion, hardwood flooring only truly becomes beautiful after it has experienced a generation of family life.
Jaydee4 Sep 2013 14:00
DerBjoern schrieb:
In my opinion, parquet flooring only truly becomes beautiful after it has experienced a generation of family life -

I'll remember that so I can tell our landlord when we move out... *laughs*

I think she might see it a bit differently...